Queen’s popularity only seems to grow as new generations discover their bountiful catalogue. The unmistakable sound of the band was defined by the partnership of Freddie Mercury’s superhuman voice and Brian May’s proclivity for producing some of the most spellbinding and melodic guitar solos the world has ever heard.
Brand President Cesar Gueikian gives us the tour and brings a few guitars from his personal collection along for the ride – including a Burst that’s a close relative of one of the most famous Les Pauls of them all.
Vocalist and guitarist Matthew ‘Murph’ Murphy of iconic indie trio, The Wombats, sits down for a chat with us about his new optimistic outlook during worldwide spread doom and gloom.
In this issue: Chicago Music Exchange's Pacific Peach Jazzmaster, finding inspiration with Courtney Barnett, and Steve Vai’s innovative guitar playing.
“This is truly a great loss to the Martin family, the local community, and anyone who was lucky enough to know Diane,” said Thomas Ripsam, president and CEO of Martin Guitar.
The deluxe version of the Simplifier analogue amp and cabinet simulator adds digital reverb, stereo operation and channel switching – but does more complexity mean less rock’n’roll?
